Gladiola vs Surfer

Gladiola and Surfer come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Gladiola belongs to the pink-red family and Surfer to the blue family. The 8-point LRV gap — 29 for Surfer vs 20 for Gladiola — means Surfer will open up a space more effectively. Where Gladiola leans warm, Surfer reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 98.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.